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Taig

Taig (also "Teague") is a slang term used by some Protestants in Scotland and Northern Ireland to refer to Roman Catholics. It is derived from the Irish word Tadhg, meaning "Irish", and it is generally considered to be highly offensive.

See also:

Mick
Nigger
Paddy
Jock
Taffy

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